| abstract |
Disclosed are compounds of the formula: n n n and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Q, X, Y, Z, and R 1 R 9 , and and R 12 -R 19 are defined herein. n These compounds are selective modulators of MCH 1 receptors that are, therefore, useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding, and sexual disorders. Methods of treatment of such disorders and well as packaged pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. |